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6631 Alamo Ave
$1,2501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

6631 Alamo Ave

Clayton, MO 63105
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765 Westwood Drive
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765 Westwood Drive

765 Westwood DrClayton, MO 63105
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953 Catalpa St
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953 Catalpa St

St. Louis, MO 63112
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5803 Cabanne Ave
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5803 Cabanne Ave

St. Louis, MO 63112
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275 Union Blvd
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275 Union Blvd

St. Louis, MO 63108
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Clayton, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clayton, MO

Pricing Updated: 02/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Clayton, MO area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clayton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Clayton$3,600$1,0259045

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, MO is a Studio unit found at St. Luke's Plaza Apartments in the Cheltenham neighborhood priced from $569. Forest Park Apartments in the Cheltenham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $649. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$569
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$649
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$678
Richwood Terrace ApartmentsFully Renovated1BR,1BA$755
275 on the ParkCongress StudioStudio,1BA$775
Oakview Lyndover Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Sutton-Elm Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Oak Park Apartments1 Bedroom_1 Bath 1BR,1BA$815
Brewer's Edge ApartmentsRenovated One Bed1BR,1BA$825
The Park LuxExecutive One Bed w Office1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO

As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $0.87 price per square foot 4-Bed Model at King's Court in the in the Wells neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 3BR/1.5BA Model at Wild Cherry Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Vinita Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
King's Court4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
Wild Cherry Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.00
1434 Tamm Ave, Unit 1434 Tamm Ave 2nd floor1434 Tamm Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
The Park LuxThree Bed One and a Half Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.18
1319 Woodland Dr, Unit #21319 Woodland Dr1BR,1BA$1.20
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.09
1046 Oakview Pl, Unit 1046 Oakview Pl1046 Oakview Pl1BR,1BA$1.18
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Blues1BR,1BA$1.25
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.26

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Getting Around Clayton, MO

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clayton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clayton is at St. Luke's Plaza Apartments listed at $569.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment is $649 at Forest Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clayton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clayton is starting from $813 at St. Luke's Plaza Apartments.

What is the most affordable Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Park Lux and starts from $1,200.

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